George Godfrey("Old Chocolate")

BORN

March 30
1853; Prince Edward Island, Canada

DIED

October 17
1901; Revere, Massachusetts

HEIGHT

5-10 1/2

WEIGHT

165-176 lbs

Godfrey was never much bigger
than a light heavyweight but fought anyone, regardless of their weight;
He was quick and clever and especially game; Godfrey won the
Colored Heavyweight Championship of the Worldduring his career